House, Männimäe

Are you looking for a place to launch a unique tourism or lodging business, create a prestigious commercial space, or build a truly authentic and unique home in a rural area? In Kambja Parish, a stately early 19th-century building awaits a new owner or visionary entrepreneur—the former workers’ quarters of Unipiha Manor, which today offers rare architectural authenticity and enduring value.

***Potential and TAS Funding Opportunities
The property is located within the area of influence of the Tartu County Development Association (TAS). This opens wide doors for the future owner to access various support programs and local development funds—whether the goal is to develop tourism services, establish a creative center, renovate a country home, or promote local entrepreneurship.

Key Property Specifications and Building Features
Total area: 300 m² (stone house, brick walls, asbestos cement roof).

Historical value: The authentic wide plank floors, massive ceiling beams running through the building, and period-style brick walls have been preserved.

Heritage protection benefit: The main building is listed as a historic landmark, which ensures its authenticity and exempts it from future European Union renovation requirements.

Thermally Efficient Construction: Brick walls built on the “Thermos” principle with an air gap. New thermally efficient double-pane windows with wooden frames have been installed (along with traditional interior windows).

Work Completed and Infrastructure
A large portion of the extensive preparatory work has already been completed:

Water Supply and Sewerage: A private well with a water connection to the house has been installed, and a compliant soakaway has been constructed.

Electricity: A new utility connection with a 20 A main circuit breaker has been installed.

Heating system: A fully equipped boiler room has been built, featuring a powerful Viadrus cast-iron boiler (wood-fired), a storage tank, a dual-system hot water heater, and an expansion tank. Radiators are installed on the first floor—the heating system only requires piping to be connected to become operational.

Structural Reinforcement: Extensive tie rods extending through two floors have been installed to reinforce the west-facing end wall of the building.

Unique Property and Natural Setting
The property for sale consists of two adjacent cadastral parcels with a total area of over 2.5 hectares:

Main Building Parcel (14,054 m²): The building is surrounded by mature trees—oaks, linden trees, and pines—a well-maintained birch grove, and a spacious south-facing meadow, which is ideal for hosting outdoor events or summer gatherings.

Outbuilding property (11,302 m²): A cadastral unit offering complete privacy, bordered by a babbling stream. The outbuilding has a new roof and renovated wall studs, and there is a productive apple orchard behind the house. In addition, there is a sand hill covered with pine trees—the ideal spot for building a private sauna or a small vacation home! (Note: the outbuilding is not a protected historic structure).

Location and Logistics
Tartu Lõunakeskus: A short drive away (~15 km along a paved road).

Tartu/Ülenurme Airport: Only ~10 km away—an excellent advantage for hosting international guests and tourist groups.

Access: The Nõo-Kambja highway runs through the property, ensuring excellent accessibility and well-maintained road conditions even during the snowiest winters. Its location along the highway ensures excellent visibility for business, while offering complete peace and quiet indoors.

This is a rare opportunity to breathe new life into a historic gem, create a unique business venture, or build your dream home amidst the beautiful nature of Tartu County!

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